Total fertility rate (UN DESA) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Total fertility rate (UN DESA) was 1.44 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
1.44
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
52nd
of 75 countries
All-time high
1.54
in 2016
All-time low
1.38
in 2003
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Total fertility rate in Switzerland, 2000–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 1.44 for total fertility rate in 2025.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fertility rate in Switzerland peaked at 1.54 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.38, in 2003.
That places Switzerland 52nd out of 75 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total fertility rate (UN DESA) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.49 | — |
| 2001 | 1.39 | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 1.38 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 1.38 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.41 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 1.42 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 1.43 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 1.45 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 1.48 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 1.49 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 1.52 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 1.51 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 1.52 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 1.51 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 1.53 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 1.54 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 1.54 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 1.52 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 1.51 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 1.48 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 1.47 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 1.53 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 1.39 | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 1.43 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 1.44 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 1.44 | +0.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 1.44 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.46, 99% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 1.44 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.48, 97% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.43 | 1.38 | 1.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.52 | 1.48 | 1.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.45 | 1.39 | 1.53 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More population data for Switzerland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0595 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0652 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,754 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4828 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.046 (2100)
- Population density 230.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 392,499 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fertility rate in Switzerland?
- Total fertility rate in Switzerland was 1.44 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total fertility rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 in 2016.
- What is the lowest total fertility rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.38 in 2003.
- How does Switzerland rank for total fertility rate?
- Switzerland ranks 52nd out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total fertility rate rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total fertility rate (UN DESA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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